Purpose: The purpose of this project is to examine some of the major concepts that we have studied in Physics 30. through the use of a model rocket.
Each group must design and launch their model rocket. Each group must create a “wiki” outlining the process they went through to build their rocket. A thorough lab should be included in the wiki using their data from the launch. (Include the following headings: Purpose, Materials, Procedure, Data, Analysis, Sources of Error, and Conclusion.)
Materials: (per group) - one model rocket, two engines, storage box, utility knife, glue, scissors, paint, sandpaper, and a copy of the student book information sheets. Students using rocket kits or manufactured parts (nosecones, fins etc) will reduce the creativity mark. Recovery systems must deploy externally.
Timeline: The groups will receive the equivalent of 3 periods to build, paint, and apply finishing touches to the rocket. (Periods of Oct. 22, Oct. 29, and Nov 5, plus Nov 9th and 10th to launch) The first launch will be done as individual Physics classes on Tues. Nov 9th during class. The final launch will be done as a combined group on Weds. Nov 10th at lunch.
The lab and should be in hard copy and included in the Wiki.
These are due: Monday Nov. 15th!
Mr. Kapphahn hopes this will be an uplifting experience! HOME
Rocket Launch 2010
Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to examine some of the major concepts that we have studied in Physics 30. through the use of a model rocket.
Each group must design and launch their model rocket.
Each group must create a “wiki” outlining the process they went through to build their rocket. A thorough lab should be included in the wiki using their data from the launch. (Include the following headings: Purpose, Materials, Procedure, Data, Analysis, Sources of Error, and Conclusion.)
Materials: (per group) - one model rocket, two engines, storage box, utility knife, glue, scissors, paint, sandpaper, and a copy of the student book information sheets. Students using rocket kits or manufactured parts (nosecones, fins etc) will reduce the creativity mark. Recovery systems must deploy externally.
Timeline: The groups will receive the equivalent of 3 periods to build, paint, and apply finishing touches to the rocket. (Periods of Oct. 22, Oct. 29, and Nov 5, plus Nov 9th and 10th to launch) The first launch will be done as individual Physics classes on Tues. Nov 9th during class. The final launch will be done as a combined group on Weds. Nov 10th at lunch.
The lab and should be in hard copy and included in the Wiki.
These are due: Monday Nov. 15th!
Mr. Kapphahn hopes this will be an uplifting experience!
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